Temp Part-Time Faculty in Navajo Weaving

The University of New Mexico•Gallup, NM

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Mexico-Gallup Branch, Liberal Arts & Education Division, anticipates hiring adjunct faculty to teach face-to-face lower-division courses during the Summer and Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 semesters. Potential courses include ARTS 221 – Navajo Weaving and NAVA 1130 – Navajo Rug Weaving I. The position is located at the Gallup Branch Campus in Gallup, New Mexico, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque. Instructors are responsible for all aspects of their classes, including meeting face-to-face with students at assigned times, which may include evenings or weekends; delivering course content; developing assignments; grading; reporting grades; and assessing student learning as outlined by the division chair. Positions depend on student enrollment, the current course-offering matrix, and demand related to graduation requirements. Positions may be filled or eliminated each semester up to the deadline for students to add or drop courses. Selected candidates report to the division chair. Adjunct faculty compensation is based on credentials and credit-hour course loads. Faculty appointments are contingent upon course needs each semester.

Requirements

Regional or national recognition as a master weaver in the Navajo tradition.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an area of Fine/Studio arts.
Twenty (20) or more years of experience weaving Navajo rugs.
Demonstrated commitment to cultivating understanding of the diverse cultures of New Mexico and to the university’s mission of serving local and global communities.